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Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony W310

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41
Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony W310 Key Specs

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F) lens
  • 305g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Revealed August 2012
Sony W310
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.0-5.8) lens
  • 137g - 95 x 55 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2010
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony W310 Overview

Below is a complete analysis of the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G versus Sony W310, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by companies Samsung and Sony. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the Galaxy Camera 3G (16MP) and W310 (12MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Galaxy Camera 3G was brought out 2 years later than the W310 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G being a Compact camera and the Sony W310 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise summary of how the Galaxy Camera 3G matches up vs the W310 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G over the Sony W310

 Galaxy Camera 3G W310 
LaunchedAugust 2012January 2010More recent by 33 months
Display size4.8"2.7"Larger display (+2.1")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W310 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

 W310 Galaxy Camera 3G 
Display resolution230k0kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G and Sony W310

 Galaxy Camera 3G W310 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony W310 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G enjoys outer measurements of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") having a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs) whilst the Sony W310 has dimensions of 95mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the Galaxy Camera 3G versus the W310.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony W310 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the Galaxy Camera 3G and W310 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony W310 top view buttons comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony W310 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be difficult to visualize the gap in sensor measurements just by looking through a spec sheet. The photograph below may give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Galaxy Camera 3G and W310.

As you can see, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You should anticipate the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G to render more detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively. The younger Galaxy Camera 3G should have an edge in sensor innovation.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony W310 sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony W310 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony W310 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Portrait photography highlights
Sony W310 Portrait photography highlights
30
megapixel count good (16MP)
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
21
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Street photography factors
Sony W310 Street photography factors
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (305 grams)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Sports photography details
Sony W310 Sports photography details
44
excellent zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
25
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Travel photography features
Sony W310 Travel photography features
72
lighter than others (305g)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
relatively wide (23mm)
long reach (481mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly display
58
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
resolution not great (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W310 as a Landscape photography camera
47
relatively wide (23mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
very good size screen (4.8 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
32
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
small screen (2.7")
no manual control
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Vlogging information
Sony W310 Vlogging information
36
relatively wide (23mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others (305 grams)
does not posses selfie friendly display
lack of mic support
29
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of mic socket
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G vs Sony W310 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G and Sony W310
 Samsung Galaxy Camera 3GSony Cyber-shot DSC-W310
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Revealed 2012-08-29 2010-01-07
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 1.4GHz Quad-Core -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution - 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 23-481mm (20.9x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.0-5.8
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 4.8 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 0 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed - 1 seconds
Max shutter speed - 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 3.00 m
Flash options no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 305 gr (0.67 lb) 137 gr (0.30 lb)
Physical dimensions 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") 95 x 55 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model - NP-BN1
Self timer - Yes (2 sec or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $606 $150